The peonies are blooming now and what a riot of color and fragrance that is!
Visitors to the farm/gardens are amazed at the beauty they see . The flowers in bloom are indeed gorgeous and a sight to behold. And for our locals, those who had not visited the farm before were astounded that we have been at this location for over 5 years now and the number of peony varieties planted (over 2,500 peonies).
Alhambra Peony TreeAnna Marie Tree Peony at Peony Farm, WACora Louise bud, beginning to unfurlStunning Coral CharmBeautiful Senorita at Peony Farm what a delightCoral Charm in the Peony Farm fieldsFirst Arrival Itoh peonyWalter Mains peony at Peony Farm, WAJulia Rose Itoh Peony, at Peony Farm, WAHephestos Tree Peony at Peony Farm, WA loads of buds this yearRoyal Robe tree peony, Peony Farm, WA glorious color!Come visit the peonies at Peony FarmLooking for that special peony for your garden? Come visit us at Peony Farm
The gardens will be open to the public until June 28. 2015 from 11am to 4pm. Do come and visit!
Peony lovers all over the USA, including me, count the days every year when the Peonies are blooming.
From May 15 to June 28, Peony Farm is once again opening its farm to the public for the much awaited blooming of the peonies. During this 2 months window, peonies of different blooming periods (there are 7 of them) will be opening 7-10 days apart. This is why some peony lovers choose different varieties in order to enjoy an extended blooming period.
Peonies on Parade – blooming time at Peony Farm , WA
Peony Farm will be posting photos of peonies in bloom at:
Peony Farm facebook
To ensure that your selection is reserved, place your order early as they move pretty fast. Also, check out the new selections coming this fall at the website Peony Farm.
You can usually see the tell tale signs of spring when you see the pink and red eyes breaking ground. The peonies have survived yet another winter!
The peonies are sprouting now and it’s delightful to see stems developing from those pink eyes. The very early to early varieties have as much as 12 inches of growth.
It is also delightful to see the plump leaf buds forming on the tree peonies! They’ve weathered the fall conditions and are doing beautifully.
Check out how plump the developing eye of Henry Bockstoce is, as it breaks ground
I’ve also added some new varieties this year and will be posting the pictures shortly.
Hope you are having fun discovering the new growths in your gardens!
Peony Passion was the driving force into the formation of Peony Farm.
Now celebrating our 5th Year, we are even more so enthusiastic about growing peonies. Our customers and the response we receive both online and onsite are very rewarding. Seeing the peonies grow vigorously and visitors and customers alike enjoying the beautiful peonies is very satisfying.
We serve customers passionate about peonies, locally and all over the US.
We’ve become a destination point in the Pacific Northwest. Visitors from all over the world, local friends and garden clubs come to see the peonies during our Annual Peonies on Parade event during the months of May and June.
>With Fall around the corner, thought I’d share the 4 part video regarding the care of the different classes of peonies that is posted on our website: Peonies Fall Care
As you scroll down towards the middle of the page, you will see the different videos for each category.
Please note that the care for the Tree Peony is somewhat different from the other peonies and if you have tree peonies, please really pay attention.
PEONY FALL CARE – a 4 Part Video Presentation
Video 1: Overview – Why
Steps to take to put your peonies to bed for fall –
Video 2: Herbaceous Peonies
Video 3: Itoh Peonies
Video 4: Tree Peonies
How to take care of Tree Peonies in the Fall
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One of my favorite things to do when the peonies are done blooming is to go over the photos I’ve taken during the blooming season.
How pretty the pink peonies are. Field of pink peonies, doubles, semi-doubles, and some singles.
People have asked me time and again, which is my favorite. And as I start the selection process, i realize what an impossible task that is.
I love peonies and there isn’t a single one in my farm that ranks higher than the other. Used to think it’s Monsieur Jules Elie, then it’s Princess Margaret, now I’m leaning toward Walter Faxon!
Whichever one it is, one thing rings true. Peonies are pretty in Pink. Just ask any peony lover.
Find a huge selection of Pink Peonies at Peony Farm
I just posted on my facebook page Coral Charm Peony photo. It is so gorgeous. And just in case you don’t do facebook, I had to do a blog to make sure you see this outstanding photo of the coral peony growing at the farm. Didn’t want you to miss out!
Coral Charm peony, on of the coral peonies blooming at the Peony Farm, is outstanding. Not only in the gorgeous blossoms, but also in stem strength and the length of time it stays in the field. This is true of Pink Hawaiian Coral as well. You can choose either one and they are equally outstanding.
Here are some photos for your enjoyment.
Coral Peonies at Peony Farm
Coral Charm
Coral Sunset
Cutting flowersPink Hawaiian Coral on the walkwayCoral n Gold
Any of these coral peonies will make a great selection for the home garden and flowers for the home.
The peonies season is here and they are blooming. Peony Farm is once again holding its Annual Peonies on Parade 5/15/2014-June 29/2014 showcasing the beautiful, gorgeous and fragrant peonies in bloom!
The very early blooming peonies started, and on its tail – the Tree Peonies. How exciting to see the buds open.
The flowers are bigger now that the tree peony is a bit older.
Here are the peonies currently in bloom:
Anna Marie Tree Peony
Hana Kisoi Tree Peony
Godaishu Tree Peony
Iphigenia Tree Peony
Kokamon Tree Peony
Kamada Nishik Tree Peony
Snow Lotus Tree Peony
and many more on its way!
The tree peonies in bloom is spectacular if only in the size of its blossoms and vibrancy of the flower colors.
The early blooming peonies are starting to open and that means Coral Charm, Red Charm, Paula Fay, Pink Hawaiian Coral, Salmon Dream, Raspberry Char, Walter Mains, Buckeye Belle (to name a few) are on their way!
Come and Enjoy the beautiful peonies in bloom in a wide variety of colors and form at the Annual Peonies on Parade at Peony Farm.
How do you plant Peonies when the ground is frozen?
This is a question we normally don’t encounter. However, last November 2013, we have some peonies left in the cooler, which we are shipping to customers now and through March.
So, how do you plant peonies when the ground is frozen? especially when roots are sprouting?
First, let establish that peonies require 400-500 cold hours. That means, they will survive freezing and snowing temperatures. They are hardy plants.
So, when your soil is frozen, and some areas are still experiencing fall, I’ve been told that you can keep the roots in the refrigerator for a little bit, until you are able to dig and work the soil. You should do this even if you know that this is only a respite, and your area will experience freeze and snow again.
Mulching Peony roots that have sprouted.
If the roots you received have sprouts, protect them with a light
mulch. And just like the treatment of the mulch you put on tree
peonies, remove the mulch after the first frost.
Pot the Peonies.
Lastly, as I
indicated to a customer, if you have to wait a long time to plant your
peonies, plant them in a plastic pot, filled with peat moss, not potting
soil. Leave the pot outside in the snow and rain. They will benefit
from it.
Replant into the ground when the soil is workable making
sure not to disturb the peony plant too much. Cut the sides of the pot
so that you can slide the it out into your prepared planting site.
Join the Peony Festival at Peony Farm
Please do visit us at the sites below for current availability.
www.ilovepeonies.com
Wow! 2011 came and went like the wind. 1100 peonies were planted; 124 peony varieties. We also planted 15 japanese ensata iris varieties. And they’re all covered in snow right now.
AND, I finally got a Shopping Cart in place in my website: www.ilovepeonies.com! It is clickable inside the website and can also be accessed directly at http://shop,ilovepeonies.com
2011 ended better than we expected, gained more friends at the farm! We’ve put to use our back lot to get all 1100 plants in; put up a tent (which almost got blown away by a fierce wind) for our farm tools; and we expanded the flower beds at the entrance in order to plant more exhibition peonies.
We are waiting anxiously for Spring to arrive and witness the peonies in bloom. 1100 plants! Can you just imagine how many peonies that means?
The peonies are sprouting now and it’s delightful to see stems developing from those pink eyes. The very early to early varieties have as much as 12 inches of growth. 
It is also delightful to see the plump leaf buds forming on the tree peonies! They’ve weathered the fall conditions and are doing beautifully.
Check out how plump the developing eye of Henry Bockstoce is, as it breaks ground
Our customers and the response we receive both online and onsite are very rewarding. Seeing the peonies grow vigorously and visitors and customers alike enjoying the beautiful peonies is very satisfying.
We serve customers passionate about peonies, locally and all over the US.
We’ve become a destination point in the Pacific Northwest. Visitors from all over the world, local friends and garden clubs come to see the peonies during our Annual Peonies on Parade event during the months of May and June.
Thank You for your patronage and support!
People have asked me time and again, which is my favorite. And as I start the selection process, i realize what an impossible task that is.
Coral Sunset
